Davenport Pardoned for Slaying Sam Rodgers
Davenport, who killed Sam Rodgers, received a pardon restricting him to an insane asylum. In a San Angelo Standard report, Davenport expressed relief and mixed feelings, saying he’d rather be free but glad to avoid the penitentiary. He claimed mental illness at the time and refused to discuss details. Governor Miriam A. Ferguson signed the pardon on January 5, 1927, via Secretary Emma Grigsby Meharg.
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Austin
A. D
Miriam A. Ferguson
Texas
Gratton Davenport
Sam Rodgers
Davenport
Miriam Ferguson
San Angelo
Tuberculosis Death Rate Drops in U S Agriculture Report
The United States Department of Agriculture projects a decline in human deaths from tuberculosis as cattle and hog infections decrease. Child mortality under four also falls due to testing and removing diseased animals, while broader issues of silence and complacency are criticized in the piece.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Government ran a New York speakeasy for rum runner evidence
Government used a city speakeasy in New York to gather proof on rum runners. The operation collapsed financially, yet produced the needed evidence. A blizzard in Ohio halted traffic, and discussion turns to Medicine Hat reactions. A prohibition agent's wife is Jesse James’ cousin, linking bootleggers to James kin. American sailors reached Nicaragua, though Marines are set to take the credit.
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New York
Jesse James
Jesse
Adlerika Relief Advertises Gas and Constipation Help
A testimonial from W. H. Fletcher claims Adlerika eased years of constipation and gas, allowing him to eat fruit and any foods again. The ad asserts Adlerika removes gas and old waste matter, relieves bloating, and improves appetite, noting its benefit for chronic constipation.
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Adlerika
W. H. Fletcher
Classified Advertising Rates and Rules Notice
Rates and regulations for classified ads require minimum 25e and 2e a word per insertion. Cash in advance only. Phone orders not accepted unless you have a regular charge account. Ads must be prepaid. The publisher not responsible for typographical errors beyond correction in the next issue.
For Sale Sow and Pigs Trade Offer
One sow and pigs for sale or trade offered by Jack Prewitt at 236 State Street. Ice mention.
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Jack Prewitt
State Street
John Deere
Harrow and
John Williams
Spill’s Grocery
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Henry
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Ohio City
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E. Burton
R. Syler
A. W. Poe
Heavenhill
International Power Hay Press
W. W. Parramore
Hallie F. Mills
New Star Automobiles
Dittrict Tire and Battery Service
Warren
M. A. Quindlen & Sons
J. N. Newsom. Lp
W. D. Howell
Arlington
J. H. Lewis
W. C. Evans
Autrey
Rim
Firestone
Paint Rock
Wingate
Edwin C. Voss
White House
Walko Egg Maker
Barton
Turkey
Atwater-Kent
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